REGISTRATION CLOSED... Zoom: TCA/TCAFP, STCA, TCA2 Updates with Option for Self-Paced (Stage 1 & 2) First-Time TCA/TCAFP Instructor Certification with Heather Chalon, MPH

Why attend this ONE DAY virtual workshop?

• This workshop is an opportunity to begin, renew, practice, and enhance the performance and teaching skills of the Tai Chi for Arthritis programs.  
• You will further develop your own Tai Chi practice and skills of teaching the TCA program under the supervision of Master Trainer Heather Chalon.
• We will bring attention throughout the workshop to extending Dr Lam’s essential principles including the application of the TCA program to falls prevention and learning to teach and perform tai chi in a seated position in a safe and effective way, thus being another method of enhancing the TCA program.
• For those who are currently certified in TCA/TCAFP, you may add certification in Seated TCA as well as reinstate or update your TCA/TCAFP, Seated TCA and TCA Part 2 certifications.  

For first-time TCA/TCAFP instructor certification, this workshop consists of two parts.

1. You must purchase and successfully complete Dr. Lam’s online, self-paced STAGE 1: Fundamentals of Tai Chi for Arthritis – Instructor Training course prior to the workshop. Minimum 35 hours self-paced preparation required. Stage 1 Certificate of Completion must be emailed to Heather prior to the Stage 2 virtual workshop.
2. This one-day live, interactive Zoom workshop is the required 2nd part, STAGE 2, of the training.

Tai Chi for Arthritis/ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCA / TCAFP)

1.  Previously Certified/needing to be reinstated (more than 2.5 years since last certification) 

Brief pre-workshop assignment via Google Forms required, demo video required. Due 4/12/23.

• TCA/TCAFP Certification:  Cost $325/person 
• Add STCA Certification:  Additional $85/person

2.  TCA/TCAFP Re-certification/Update (currently within 2.5 years since last certification) with Options to Add Seated TCA Certification

Brief pre-workshop assignment via Google Forms required, demo video required. Due 4/12/23. 

• Update TCA/TCAFP:  Cost $195/person. 
• Add STCA Update:  Additional $50/person.
• Add TCA2 Update:  Additional $50/person.
• Add both STCA Update and TCA2 Update:  Additional $90/person.
• Option to Add First-Time STCA Certification:  Additional $85/person. 

3.  Current TCA/TCAFP Instructors: Add First Time Seated TCA to your current TCA/TCAFP certifications (not re-certifying in TCA/TCAFP at this workshop) 

Brief pre-workshop assignment via Google Forms required, demo video required. Due 4/12/23.

• Add First-Time Seated TCA Certification to current TCA/TCAFP Certification:   $195/person.

4.  Option for First-Time TCA and TCAFP Instructor Certification (Two Parts: Self-Paced Stage 1 and Live, Interactive Stage 2)

Pre-Workshop: Purchase and complete Dr. Lam’s online, self-paced course - STAGE 1: Fundamentals of Tai Chi for Arthritis – Instructor Training prior to attending the workshop.  Purchase this course for $130 directly from Dr. Paul Lam - Online Tai Chi Lessons. You will have access to the course for 180 days. Minimum 35 hours self-paced preparation required prior to the Stage 2 workshop.  

A brief application form via Google Forms and demo video are required.  Due 4/12/23.

• One-day live, interactive STAGE 2 workshop:  Cost $195
  • Does not include the following required training materials:
    • Dr. Lam's online, self-paced course - STAGE 1: Fundamentals of Tai Chi for Arthritis – Instructor Training.  The Stage 1 Certificate of Completion must be emailed to Heather prior to the Stage 2 virtual workshop 
    • Teaching Tai Chi Effectively (TTCE) book, Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention Handbook, and the Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD. You will receive a 20% discount code for training materials upon receipt of registration and payment to purchase them directly from taichiproductions.com.
• If well prepared and approved by Heather Chalon, may add Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis for an additional $85/person.

Payment Options:

1)  Zelle to:  heather@heatherchalon.com   NOTE: Please make a notation within the transaction to identify the purpose of the transaction "TCA 4/22/23 WS" along with your name.

2)  By check - communicate your request to heatherchalonevents@outlook.com.

CANCELLATION FEE*:  

If a request to withdraw from the workshop is received within 3 days of registering and not less than 14 days prior to the workshop is received in writing AND with a written (email) confirmation from Heather, a refund minus $75 administration fee will be possible.

This is a live, virtual workshop using the Zoom platform.  Please load the most current version, free of charge and become familiar with it if you are not already.  You must be on camera and we must be able to see you from head-to-toe during the virtual workshop.

Questions should be directed to workshop coordinator:  TCHI Senior Trainer Judy Safarewitz,   jsafarewitz@outlook.com

TCHI Master Trainer: Heather Chalon, MPH,  heather@heatherchalon.com

Phone numbers will be provided with your Welcome email.

Check your spam/junk folder if you feel you have not received information within 2 business days of registering for this workshop.